Children\'s Home Senior Residential Practitioner

Join to apply for the Children\’s Home Senior Residential Practitioner role at Southampton City Council 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Children\’s Home Senior Residential Practitioner role at Southampton City Council Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Southampton City Council is seeking committed and compassionate Senior Residential Practitioners to provide outstanding care and support at our new children’s home. About The Role As a Senior Residential Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive. You will work as part of a dedicated team to empower young people to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, whilst supporting the development of junior colleagues. What You’ll Do Provide high-quality care to children and young people, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Foster a safe and inclusive home environment that promotes emotional, social, and educational development. Act as a positive role model, encouraging resilience, confidence, and independence. Support children in day-to-day activities, including education, recreation, and life skills development. Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to deliver effective care plans. Handle challenging situations with empathy, professionalism, and patience. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards. Provide supervision, training and support to residential workers. Be a role-model to colleagues. What We’re Looking For Experience: Previous experience in residential care, childcare, or working with young people is essential. Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work towards this qualification). Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Attributes: Compassionate, resilient, and committed to the wellbeing of children and young people. Flexibility: Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. DBS: All staff are required to have an Enhanced DBS. Ideally, being on the DBS update service is desirable. What We Offer A competitive salary and benefits package. Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. Supportive team environment with a focus on wellbeing. The chance to contribute to the positive development of children and young people in Southampton. Pay enhancement will be applicable. Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and young people in Southampton! Contact Details For Informal Discussion For further information and details regarding the position, please contact Daniel Mason at Email Recruitment contact details: Tel: 023 8083 4033 For More Information About SCC Please Visit Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southampton City Council by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior” roles. 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